Kalvin Phillips

Leicester City's James Maddison celebrates scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City at the Molineux, Wolverhampton, England, Sunday Oct. 23, 2022. (Nick Potts/PA via AP)

James Maddison makes England’s World Cup squad

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — James Maddison was a surprising inclusion for England when coach Gareth Southgate named his 26-man squad for the World Cup on Thursday.

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola gestures during the Champions League Group G soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City in Dortmund, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Guardiola: Walker and Phillips ‘likely’ ready for World Cup

England manager Gareth Southgate leads a training session ahead of the upcoming Nations League soccer match against Italy, at St. George's Park, Burton-on-Trent, England, Tuesday Sept. 20, 2022. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)

England’s concerns mount as Nations League relegation looms

Barcelona's Franck Kessie, left, is challenged by Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips during a charity friendly soccer match between Barcelona and Manchester City at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Phillips out of England squad in concern ahead of World Cup

FILE - Leeds United's head coach Jesse Marsch during the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Manchester City at Elland Road in Leeds, England, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Leeds manager Jesse Marsch acknowledges last season’s relegation battle was “intensely stressful.” A preseason trip Down Under for the American and his squad — now featuring two compatriots in midfielders Brenden Aaronson and Tyler Adams — has been more laid-back. Along with a few friendly matches, the team went surfing and got up close with kangaroos at Perth Zoo. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)

Marsch looking to put his own stamp on new-look Leeds

England pair Walker and Phillips out until the World Cup

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips will not play before the World Cup, Pep Guardiola said Friday.

Man City signs Akanji from Dortmund as defensive cover

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City has secured defensive cover by signing center back Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund for 17.5 million euros ($17.5 million) on Thursday.

Kalvin Philips of England, left, and Salvatore Esposito of Italy battle for the ball during the Nations League soccer match between England and Italy at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England, Saturday, June 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Man City buy Kalvin Phillips, stake in Italian club Palermo

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Premier League champion Manchester City bought an England midfielder and a controlling stake in an Italian club on Monday.

Southampton's Mohammed Salisu, right, clears the ball off the line during an English Premier League soccer match against Leeds United at St. Mary's Stadium in Southampton, England, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)

Broja’s first EPL goal earns Southampton first win of season

SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Armando Broja struck his first English Premier League goal as Southampton picked up an overdue first win of the season by beating Leeds 1-0 at home on Saturday.

Italy's Jorginho celebrates after scoring the last penalty kick during the Euro 2020 soccer championship semifinal match against Spain at Wembley stadium in London, England, Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Jorginho converted the decisive penalty kick Tuesday to give Italy a 4-2 shootout win over Spain and a spot in the European Championship final. (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP)

Euro 2020 final: Where Italy and England can win or lose

The European Championship final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on Sunday has all the makings of a tight and tense title match.

England manager Gareth Southgate watches the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Chelsea, at Villa Park stadium in Birmingham England, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (Nick Potts, Pool via AP)

Decisions for Southgate, Kane as England prepares for Euros

LONDON (AP) — Naming a 33-man provisional list, Gareth Southgate gave himself another week to deliberate on England’s final European Championship squad.

Poland's Krzysztof Piatek points to the 'Respect' badge on his sleeve as England's Raheem Sterling takes the knee before the World Cup 2022 group I qualifying soccer match between England and Poland at Wembley stadium in London, England, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Catherine Ivill, Pool via AP)

Maguire nets after Stones’ mistake, England beats Poland 2-1

LONDON (AP) — When John Stones gave the ball away to concede an equalizer, Harry Maguire was quick to reassure his England central defensive partner.